igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a speckled appearance due to quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. It possesses a phaneritic texture and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a speckled appearance due to quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. It possesses a phaneritic texture and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its distinct interlocking mineral grains of quartz, plagioclase, and potassium feldspar. Found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
